Preservation and Disaster Management module (RM50018)
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RM50018
This is a combined module consisting of the below two modules:
Preservation for Information Professionals
(you can combine this with Disaster Management for Information Professionals)
Preservation theory:
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the principles of preservation
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understanding archival materials
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threats to collections
Preparing for action:
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storage and environment
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archive surveys
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archive formats
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identification and storage
Preservation in practice:
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handling records
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working with conservators and allied professionals
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digital preservation and the creation of surrogates
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special circumstances
Disaster Management for Information Professionals
(you can combine this with Preservation for Information Professionals)
Risk management and business continuity:
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designing a disaster plan
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environmental control
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identifying and understanding risks
Preparedness:
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appointing a disaster team
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setting priorities
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emergency operation plan
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types of disaster
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security
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staff training and disaster simulation
Response and recovery:
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formulating systems for response and recovery